The Emmy-winning creator of Family Ties, Gary David Goldberg, died Sunday after a long battle with brain cancer. He was 68.

Goldberg launched the NBC comedy series Family Ties in 1982. The show became a staple of NBC’s Thursday lineup for seven seasons.

He later reunited with Michael J. Fox on ABC’s Spin City, which he co-created with Bill Lawrence. Goldberg also created the semi-autobiographical series Brooklyn Bridge, which ran on CBS from 1991-1993.

Goldberg’s other TV credits including writer on The Bob Newhart Show, The Tony Randall Show and Lou Grant. He also directed the film Must Love Dogs.